Hermon Hutchens Elementary School
Hermon Hutchens Elementary School serves 308 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Hermon Hutchens Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 40%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 46%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Alaska state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Top Placements
Hermon Hutchens Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
School Overview
Hermon Hutchens Elementary School's student population of 308 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 308 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 27 teachers |
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School Comparison
Hermon Hutchens Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% of all 466 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Hermon Hutchens Elementary School is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AK) |
Overall Testing Rank | #69 out of 466 schools (Top 20%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50-54% | 40% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50-54% | 46% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 11:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | 8% | 23% |
| Asian | 2% | 6% |
| Hispanic | 6% | 7% |
| Black | 1% | 3% |
| White | 61% | 47% |
| Hawaiian | 1% | 3% |
| Two or more races | 21% | 11% |
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Diversity Score | 0.58 | 0.71 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 32% | 41% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Valdez City School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, AK Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school, middle school and elementary school to Hermon Hutchens Elementary School is Valdez Home School (0.1 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Valdez Valdez Home School Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: PK-12 | 27 students10
0.1 miles
1112 West Klutina St
Valdez, AK 99686
(907) 835-4357 0.1 PK-12 27 - Valdez George H. Gilson Middle School Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: 6-8 | 138 students10
0.6 miles
357 Robe River Dr
Valdez, AK 99686
(907) 835-2244 0.6 6-8 138 - Valdez Valdez High School Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 174 students10
0.6 miles
319 Robe River Dr
Valdez, AK 99686
(907) 835-4767 0.6 9-12 174 - Tatitlek Tatitlek Community School Math: <50% | Reading: <50%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: PK-12 | 22 students10
20.9 miles
Main St
Tatitlek, AK 99677
(907) 325-2252 20.9 PK-12 22 - Cordova Mt. Eccles Elementary School Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: PK-6 | 181 students10
45.7 miles
201 Adams Ave
Cordova, AK 99574
(907) 424-3236 45.7 PK-6 181
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